After visiting Baltimore and Annapolis, coming to Oxford, on the east side of Chesapeake bay, was a welcoming change of pace.

A charming, tree-lined and waterbound village with a population of less than 1000, Oxford is one of the oldest towns in America and has a long history in maritime activities. Early in the day, you will still find local watermen at the town dock unloading the catch of the day. You can watch the sailboats arriving from all over the bay to dine at the various local restaurants this town has to offer.

While other waterfront towns have succumbed to waterfront condos and glitz, Oxford has retained its historic charm. The tourism and leisure activities are fueled by people’s desire for quiet charm, fresh air, summer breezes, and a haven from the hustle and bustle of city life.

We took advantage of free dockage at the Oxford marina, a member of the Safe Harbor group. Safe Harbor group is like the Marriott of the marinas; our home marina in Rhode Island is a group member, it allows us to stay at other sister marinas for free up to 12 nights per year. Who doesn’t love freebies.

We ate leftovers for dinner then took a leisurely in this quaint town by an old stone path on the Tred Avon River. The attractions here wasn’t shopping, there were only a few shops, including a small old-fashioned grocery with a wooden floor; and although it is situated on the water, we see people don’t comes here to swim, they come here to kill time, relax, just to chill and enjoy the scenery. We bought ice cream from the grocery store and sat by the waterfront park to watched the sunset. As the sun lowered into the horizon, so are our resting heart rate on our Fitbit.

Tomorrow we head to Solomon Island, about 30 miles from here.